Simplay3 Trike #Giveaway{ends 10/17}

giveaway · September 29, 2017

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Co-Hosted by: Easter Babe’s Theory, Mommy and Love, Love, Mrs. Mommy, Michigan Saving and More

Enter for your chance to win: (1) Simplay3 Super Coupe Pedal Trike

Open to: US

Simplay3 is a newer company in the toy and home plastic industry. However, the brains behind this company are far from newbies. Tom Murdough, the founder of Little Tikes and Step2, created Simplay3 after deciding to come out of retirement. He assembled a leadership and design team of experienced and talented employees that continue to stretch and redesign innovative and high quality products. Simplay3 is excited to meet the needs and wants of consumers and offer products directly from the manufacturer. They are certainly a company to keep an eye on, as they are continuing to design and sell new and iconic products.

Find the Simplay3 Super Coupe Pedal Trike on Amazon for only $95!

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Winner’s Choice of PlasmaCar #Giveaway! $69.99 RV!{ends 9/30}

giveaway · September 9, 2017

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Co-Hosted By: MamatheFox

Winner will receive:

A PlasmaCar in winner’s choice of in-stock color! A $69.99 RV!

PlasmaCar is a ride-on toy that uses the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, friction and of course all that power your child has stored inside. I really appreciate that you don’t need any batteries to operate this car. You also don’t have to mess around with gears or pedals. Your child can sit back on their patented safety seat and enjoy their fun ride! You can use this indoors or outdoors, but it’s best (no matter where you use it), to be on a flat surface. Great for ages 3+ and up to 220 lbs! That’s right, if mom and dad want to give it a go, no worries! I know I did!!

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Open to the Continental US and Canada. Must be 18+ to enter.

Giveaway Dates ~ 9/8 12:01 AM EST through 9/30 11:59PM EST

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5 Fun Things to Do Away from Your Kids

Reviews · August 29, 2017

When was the last time you enjoyed a little time to yourself? It is important to take a break every now and then to destress and unwind, which can help you create a happier home-life for your children. We are therefore providing five fun things you can do away from your kids.

Sleep Late

Many parents are often woken during the night to help their children fall back asleep, or are up at the crack of dawn to clean the home, make their child’s breakfast and take the little ones to school. It is therefore important to reward yourself to a well-earned sleep in when you can. Take it in turns with your partner to sleep late, if possible, or allow the kids to sleepover at a grandparent or friend’s house. You will feel better for it.

Socialize with Friends

You are more than just a parent. Take some time away from the cooking, cleaning and caring, and arrange a day or evening to socialize with your friends. Let your hair down to enjoy an evening of dancing and drinking cocktails with friends, or simply arrange a coffee date to catch up with your best pal. You can guarantee you will miss your children whilst you are away, so you will feel even more thankful for your beautiful family once you return home.

Go to an Event

Make the most of a little time away from your children by attending an event, such as a concert, comedy gig, sporting event or theatre production. Dance the evening away by booking tickets to your favourite artist, or allow a musical to capture your heart and imagination. You could even attend a popular sporting event such as horse racing, a tennis tournament or football game. Visit Ticket Sales to find an event you will love.

Book a Spa Day

Bodily tension not only leads to aches and pains, but it can also cause irritability and stress, which could affect your home life. Say goodbye to those daily stresses and treat yourself to a relaxing spa day away from the kids. Indulge in luxury with your partner, friends or by yourself, so you can take a dip in the pool, step inside a refreshing sauna and experience a relaxing massage. You will feel like a brand-new person.

Relax

When was the last time you really relaxed? Ask the grandparents to babysit the children so you can enjoy a few hours of relaxation. Forget about the pile of washing or dirty dishes in the sink, and simply curl up on the sofa to read a book, watch a movie or enjoy a nap. It also provides the perfect opportunity to pamper yourself, so enjoy a relaxing bath, put on a facemask and moisturize your body from head to toe.

How do you relax when the children are away? We would love to read your tips and stories in the comment section below.

6 Ways to Make Room in Your Budget for Daycare Expenses

Reviews · August 19, 2017

New parents often experience sticker shock when they first discover the cost of their new bundle of joy. There are diapers to buy, clothes to purchase, and all the gear to invest in. Once both parents are back at work, there’s the additional cost of childcare for your little one. Most working families struggle to pay the cost of putting an infant in daycare. In some parts of the country, it may be as expensive as a mortgage payment. Here are six ways you can help adjust your budget to pay for daycare.

1. Buy Used Baby Items

Before you start making payments for your child’s daycare, start your budget off strong by buying as many baby items as you can in used condition. There are plenty of social media neighborhood swap meet groups that offer gently used items for very little money, such as high chairs, toys, and baby clothes. Even better, check with friends or family members to see if anyone is trying to give away their baby stuff.

2. Use Cloth Diapers

Another big expense for any new parent is the cost of diapering a child. A new baby may go through almost 3,000 diapers during her first year of life. The cost of diapers can get overwhelming, especially if you consider how many years your child may be in diapers. An alternative that may help your family get more room in the budget is to try cloth diapers. Cloth diaper advocates suggest investing in about a dozen or so cloth diaper designs and reusing them throughout the child’s infanthood and toddler stage.

3. Look for Family Discounts

Once you enter the world of parenthood, you may even start to qualify for certain discounts. New parents can often take advantage of introductory coupon offers from baby formula companies or baby food producers. Be sure to sign up for any type of discount club or mailing list to get all of the savings for your favorite products. This can help lessen the blow of feeding and clothing your child over the first few years of her life.

4. Lower Transportation Costs

Transportation costs can also be adjusted for new parents if they think creatively. You can make more room in your budget for your daycare provider’s costs if you go down to one car for your family instead of two. Carpooling may also be a better option if you can’t completely get rid of your second car. There are also plenty of options for parents looking for discount Philadelphia auto insurance to help make more room in their monthly finances for childcare.

5. Stop Eating Out

New parents also need to make sacrifices when a new arrival joins the family. In most cases, these necessary sacrifices for your finances aren’t too difficult to make. You can help save thousands of dollars each year if you limit your time going out to eat. Most parents aren’t ready to take their infant to a fine dining establishment, and eating at home may work much better for your child’s sleep and eating schedule. Later, when your child is older and daycare costs less, you can start teaching them restaurant manners.

6. Stay at Home for Date Night

Finally, the last way you can help cut back on your spending to save room for daycare is with date night. Date night is an important part of a successful marriage, even for new parents. Avoid the temptation to put date night off the calendar for a few years. Instead, schedule a few date nights at home with meals you prepare yourself. Set up a romantic table and atmosphere when your baby goes to sleep.

Making room in your monthly budget for a new baby and the high cost of childcare is doable if you make some smart choices. This way, you’ll be better prepared for the next child and even more thriftiness.

What It Takes To Succeed At Babysitting

Reviews · August 10, 2017

Volunteering to babysit is a big decision. It’s not an activity everyone is cut out to do. Have an idea of what you’re getting yourself into before signing up. Understand who the family is, how many kids they have and the overall temperament of the household.

Brush up on your skills too and know that you’re going to be working hard. You can’t know it all before you start, but there are some general guidelines to comprehend. Don’t feel pressured or like you aren’t capable of doing it, but do realize what the job entails. See what it takes to succeed at babysitting.

A Positive Attitude

You won’t survive with a household of kids unless you have a positive attitude. You have to be willing to laugh at yourself and keep an upbeat outlook. Kids are vulnerable and look up to you. Coming in tired and cranky won’t make for a very good session. Know that you may face a few obstacles along the way, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Keep smiling and show the kids that it’s going to be fine. Displaying a positive attitude is especially important if you’re playing a game and some of the kids are getting frustrated. Show them that it’s not all about winning.

Street Smarts

Be smart and collect all of the relevant emergency numbers; also read up on how to deal with certain situations such as foreign objects in the ear and how to handle rashes from CareNow in case of an accident. You want to be prepared, should an incident occur while you’re at the house. Watch the kids at all times and don’t let them get into any mischief. Use your common sense if you’re faced with a situation and resolve it by applying your problem-solving skills. You may be asked to make a judgement call. Your best course of action is to remain calm and not panic.

A Sense of Humor

If you’re with kids, you have to bring your sense of humor. They’ll be silly and giggly most of the time, and it’s more fun if you join in on the laughter too. You’ll probably end up having a great time and pleasant evening with the kids. Let them be goofy if they want and just enjoy where you are at the time. Remember that kids are weird and funny, and sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.

Patience

Come to the babysitting job with your patience. Practice ahead of time and try not to let the kids get to you. There will be screams and spilt milk. It comes with the job, and it’s for you to handle since you’re being paid to babysit. Try not to get too riled up by any single mishap. Take one instance at a time and continue to practice your deep breathing skills. You’ll need to apply your stamina to nights like these.

Conclusion

You definitely need endurance to outlast a bunch of little kids. Put a smile on your face and remain composed. This is what it takes to succeed at babysitting.